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Sukuwa shoulder mask, sculpted with a broad horseshoe-shaped base, topped by a long neck supporting the sagittal-crested head, the face adorned with tribal scarification. Managed by initiation societies (Vabong, Vadosong), these masks appear in the cycle of agrarian festivals. They personify a feminine, illustrious face. In the past, they were worn during pre-war ceremonies, but nowadays they appear mainly during apotropaic and rain-calling rites. They are also associated with the cult of fertility. Hardwood, old localized brown and honey patina, beautiful marks of use. Mumuye, Nigeria. (cracks) Height 107 cm - Width : 28 cm

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Sukuwa shoulder mask, sculpted with a broad horseshoe-shaped base, topped by a long neck supporting the sagittal-crested head, the face adorned with tribal scarification. Managed by initiation societies (Vabong, Vadosong), these masks appear in the cycle of agrarian festivals. They personify a feminine, illustrious face. In the past, they were worn during pre-war ceremonies, but nowadays they appear mainly during apotropaic and rain-calling rites. They are also associated with the cult of fertility. Hardwood, old localized brown and honey patina, beautiful marks of use. Mumuye, Nigeria. (cracks) Height 107 cm - Width : 28 cm

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Estimate 600 - 900 EUR
Starting price  300 EUR

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